Rajasthan News

Air Quality Worsens In Delhi And Surrounding Areas, Use Of Masks Advised

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 17, 2017

With increase in stubble burning in neighbouring states and the NCR, Delhi on Monday saw a further rise in pollution levels, with Bhiwadi (NCR) in Rajasthan becoming the first place to record "severe" quality of air under the Air Quality Index (AQI).

In Rajasthan, 2 Minor Sisters Killed In Fireworks Explosion

Jaipur News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

Two minor sisters were killed and three family members injured in an explosion that took place while they were making firecrackers in their house at Khandela town here, police said.

Arrested For Rape, Self-Styled Godman 'Falahari Baba' Takes Virility Test

India News | NDTV News Desk | Monday September 25, 2017

Self-styled godman Swami Kaushlendra Prapannachari Falahari Maharaj, who was arrested on charges of raping a law student, has undergone a virility test, the police said today.

Over 1000 Harley Riders Ride To Jodhpur For Northern H.O.G. Rally

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday September 19, 2017

This year's Northern H.O.G. Rally was hosted by the Dunes Chapter, Rajasthan in Jodhpur from September 15 - 17.

1-Month-Old Child, Left Alone In House By Parents, Dies

Jaipur News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

The body of a one-and-half-month old girl child was recovered from a locked house in Banswara district of Rajasthan, police said today.

6-Year-Old 'Raped' by 2 School Staff In Rajasthan

Jaipur News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two cleaning staff at a prominent government school in Barmer district of Rajasthan, police said today.

Rajasthan High Court Seeks Report On Deaths Of 90 Children In Banswara Hospital

Jaipur News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 14, 2017

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday took suo moto cognisance of reported deaths of at least 90 infants at MG Hospital in Banswara and sought a detailed report from the state government.

In Rajasthan, Cop Arrested For Taking Bribe To Probe Rape Case

Jaipur News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 13, 2017

A Rajasthan police sub-inspector was today arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the state police for allegedly taking Rs 25,000 bribe to initiate a probe in a rape case, police said.

Situation In Violence-Hit Areas Of Jaipur Tense But Under Control

Jaipur News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 10, 2017

The situation today remained tense but under control even as curfew was extended till Monday 4 am in the areas here that were affected by violence on Friday night.

After Report Of 90 Child Deaths In Rajasthan Hospital, NHRC Sends Notice

Press Trust Of India | Friday September 8, 2017

New Delhi: The NHRC has issued a notice to the Rajasthan government over the death of 90 children at a state-run hospital in Banswara district in the last two months seeking a report within four weeks. Taking serious exception to the reported poor facilities and upkeep of the hospital, the National Human Rights Commission has observed that the “n...

Australian Woman Found Dead In Jaipur

Jaipur News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 8, 2017

A 33-year-old Australian woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a posh colony in the city, police said today.

'Very Heavy Rainfall' Predicted In 12 States, More Floods Likely

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 30, 2017

With six states, including Assam and Bihar, already reeling under floods, the government on Tuesday warned of moderate floods in 12 other states as the "extreme to very heavy rainfall" over the next three days is set to sharply increase water levels of 14 rivers and their tributaries

Rajasthan's Tribals Have Found The Answer To End Malnutrition

Press Trust Of India | Tuesday August 29, 2017

Dungarpur (Rajasthan): In order to address malnutrition problem, 1,000-odd tribal farmers have started growing protein-rich black gram (urad) and even set up a farmers producers company (FPO) to sell the surplus produce. Mandaviya Agri-based Producers Company, the third FPO in the malnutrition-hit district, was set up with the support of a Chennai...

Slowly But Surely, Rajasthan Winning Fight Against Female Foeticide

| Saturday August 19, 2017

A couple who ran a sex-determination ‘clinic’ in Punjab thought they were about to seal a good deal, until they realised they have walked into a trap. A team of Rajasthan anti-sex determination officials caught the couple while they were taking money from a ‘customer’, who the sleuths had sent as a decoy seeking to know the gender of her un...

Shah Rukh Khan Relishes Traditional Rajasthani Thali in Jaipur

NDTV Food Desk | Monday July 17, 2017

The Chennai Express actor was given a warm welcome and was presented a Rajputana sword, a traditional pagdi and a garland.

Man Killed, 21 Cops Hurt In Protests Over Gangster's Death In Rajasthan

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday July 13, 2017

At least 16 policemen were injured, including a Superintendent of Police, as hundreds of protesters turned violent in a village in Rajasthan's Nagaur district on Wednesday. The villagers were demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI into what they say was a staged encounter of gangster Anandpal Singh last month.

Scooty, Cash Prize, Certificates To Meritorious Girl Students In Rajasthan

Press Trust Of India | Tuesday June 13, 2017

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government will give cash award to meritorious girl students at district levels to encourage women’s education in the state. The overall topper among girls in Class XII board and ‘Varishtha Upadhyay’ exams will be awarded a scooty along with the cash prize. The award will be open for girl students of Classes VIII, X and ...

Rats Nibble Newborn Baby's Fingers In Rajasthan Hospital

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 13, 2017

Jaipur: In a shocking incident, rats nibbled a four-day-old baby’s fingers at a government-run hospital in Banswara in Rajasthan. The incident occurred on Monday in MG Hospital, a doctor at the hospital, not willing to be named, told IANS on Tuesday. Banswara is over 500 km from state capital Jaipur. A woman, Priyanka, gave birth to a baby boy f...

Rajasthan Government To Give Scooty To Girls Topper Of Class 12 Board Exams

Education | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 13, 2017

The overall topper among girls in Class 12 board and 'Varishtha Upadhyay' exams will be awarded a scooty along with the cash prize.

Rats Nibble On Newborn Baby's Fingers In A Rajasthan Hospital

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 13, 2017

In a shocking incident, rats nibbled a four-day-old baby's fingers at a government-run hospital in Banswara in Rajasthan.

RBSE Rajasthan Board class 10 results 2017 To Be Declared This Week, Results Dates Will Be Out Tomorrow

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Monday June 5, 2017

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will release the class 10 results declaration date tomorrow.

At 45 Degrees, Delhi Marks The Hottest Environment Day In Four Years

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 5, 2017

Reeling under intense heat wave conditions, especially in most parts of Rajasthan, western Haryana and NCR and parts of Uttar Pradesh, north India battled the scorching sun on Monday -- World Environment Day.

How Coloured Bindis Help Track Health Of Mothers And Babies In Rajasthan

| Thursday June 8, 2017

Using digitized maps and coloured bindis, a unique initiative in rural Rajasthan is keeping track of the health of pregnant women and children. The effort is also bringing together the frontline (AAA) workers – ASHA Sahyogini, Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) – who otherwise have distinct functions, towards a common goa...

Green Corridor Used To Rush Breast Milk To Sick Babies In Ajmer

Press Trust Of India | Thursday June 1, 2017

Jaipur: A green corridor was created for the first time in the country to transport 62 litres of breast milk from Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district to save lives of newborns in Ajmer. The green corridor, usually created for swift transportation of organs for transplantation, was executed by the Bhilwara administration on Wednesday. The administratio...

Not Ready For GM Mustard Seeds, Says Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Prabhulal Saini

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 24, 2017

Rajasthan's Agriculture Minister Prabhulal Saini on Wednesday said the state was not ready to introduce genetically modified (GM) mustard and was doing well with normal seeds.

5 Days. 4 Cities. 1 Operation: 107 Children Rescued In Rajasthan

NDTV News Desk | Monday May 22, 2017

Rajasthan Board RBSE Science, Commerce 12th Result 2017 To Be Declared Tomorrow: Know How To Check

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Sunday May 14, 2017

Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will release the the class 12 (Senion Secondary) Science and Commerce results tomorrow afternoon.

26 Dead As A Wall Of Wedding Hall Collapses In Rajasthan's Bharatpur, PM Narendra Modi Announces Compensation

Cities | NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 11, 2017

At least 26 people, including four children, were killed and 28 injured when a wall of a wedding hall collapsed during a storm in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district on Wednesday night, police said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said has announced a compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs for the family of those who have died and Rs 50,000 for the seriously injured.

Jodhpur To Get Sanitary Napkin Incinerators Made Of Clay

NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 4, 2017

Jodhpur: In a bid to keep the environment clean and healthy, government-run girls schools in Rajasthan will now get incinerators for the disposal of used sanitary napkins. The clay-made incinerators are cost-effective as compared to the electric ones and convert the used sanitary napkins to ash. While the government has been providing free sa...

All Chief Ministers Must Ensure Safety Of Kashmiris: Home Minister Rajnath Singh

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday April 21, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said all states must ensure the safety of Kashmiris in different parts of the country, condemning the alleged attack on students from Kashmir in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh on Wednesday.